World Geography Online

The World Factbook
Basic maps, geographical information, political information, and much more...from the Central Intelligence Agency. One of the best resources, and more interesting than can be described!

About Geography
Statistics, trivia, quizzes and lots more.

National Geographic,
National Geographic Little Kids     Ages 3 to 6
National Geographic Kids      Ages 6 to 14
Geobee
National Geographic Education
Some of the best, most visually stimulating sites out there. These sites are perfect not just for study or research, but for turning a kid loose on when you aren't having a traditional school day. Simply wonderful! The educator's site has outline maps, geography bowl questions, family activities, etc. Geobee is a daily quiz site. Train the next homeschooled National Geography Bowl winner!



Pitara Geography
Compare your country with another...how much area? How many TV sets? Main languages?

Earth Cam for Kids
Check out animals, streets, parks, zoos, space...all live and direct.

Lonely Planet WorldGuide
Plan your next vacation - real or imaginary.

Rader's Geography for Kids
More in-depth physical geography. Covers Earth's structure, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere (for a start). Easy to follow, child-friendly and very informative.

Geography IQ
An online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural information, as well as currency converters, climate information, and more.

Where is THAT?
An online interactive game with several levels.

Geoglobe
A Thinkquest  interactive series of games. Fun, challenging, and useful.

New Years Celebrations Around the World Homeschool Unit Study

The presents are all unwrapped, the candies are eaten, the toys are all played with...what to do now?

Try looking up a few different ways of celebrating New Years! These sites and other resources could be used to send a bored someone on a websearch to come up with trivia questions to ask at lunch, or maybe something fun to look at when a little one snuggles on your lap while you're surfing the 'net. Keep the globe handy!

It could also be used as a full-blown study when you restart whatever type of school you do...

New Years Celebrations Around the World Homeschool Unit Study Websites

Topics Mag

Where do they eat twelve grapes at midnight? Eat black-eyed peas? Cut paper? Fun tidbits!

Father Times .net

A long list of countries represented here, with how to say 'Happy New Year!' in each one!

Nova Reinna

Another country list, with a few surprises!

New Years Celebrations Around the World Homeschool Unit Study Lessons and Worksheets

eduplace

Ten questions about celebrations around the world. Good for after dinner trivia.

Webquest

Links to helpful websites, with questions to answer and projects to do. A bit like an internet scavenger hunt! For younger kids, with help.

Other New Years Celebrations Around the World Home School Unit Study Resources

And, for fun, some alcohol-free drink recipes for everyone!


For more resources, check out the New Years Unit Study Books page!